Apple Issues Patch for Security Risk in iOS7

Apple released a software update for iOS 7, its mobile operating system, to patch a potential security risk for users of iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

In its release, which became available on Friday, Apple said the software update “provides a fix for SSL connection verification.” SSL is an acronym for secure socket layer, which allows data to be encrypted when sent over the Internet.

According to a blog post from security technology firm CrowdStrike, this vulnerability allows a would-be attacker to intercept data such as email messages to or from your phone. An attacker could alter the data to “deliver exploits to take control of your system,” according to the post.